Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub is seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility funded by DARPA and NASA. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish breakthrough research, patent novel technologies, and shape the quantum landscape.
We provide comprehensive benefits including equity packages, relocation assistance, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Our culture celebrates intellectual curiosity and rewards bold experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure federal and private research funding through grant proposals
- Mentor PhD candidates and junior researchers in quantum methodologies
- Collaborate with government agencies on national security quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Security clearance eligibility preferred